21-Day Baltic Jewels & Norwegian Fjords

Booking Dates

12/27/2018 through 05/10/2020

Travel Dates

12/27/2018 through 05/31/2020

Provider

Holland America Line

Launching in December 2018, ms Nieuw Statendam, a sister ship to Koningsdam and the second of our Pinnacle-class ships, features a design inspired by the fluid curves of musical instruments. Guests can savor her innovative specialty restaurants-from Sel de Mer to the Grand Dutch Cafe. Explore at America’s Test Kitchen’s cooking classes and hands-on workshops. And thrill to BBC Earth Experiences presentations at our spectacular two-story World Stage.

Aarhus

Aarhus is the capital of the Jutland peninsula, and is the second largest city in Denmark. It has a population of approximately 265,000 people. Aarhus is metropolis as well as a village, offering cultural activities, commerce, and shopping, while the countryside is a twenty minute drive from town. Aarhus is located near the sea, with surrounding
pubic beaches. Aarhus has many parks, inlcuding the botanical garden, and a variety of restaurants both in the city and in the more outlying places.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam: A good time! That’s what you’ll have in this beautiful capital of the Netherlands, which feels at once like a 17-century city and a bustling modern metropolis. Famous for its canals and extraordinary museums, Amsterdam is also an intimate city with strangely alluring streets and squares.

Bergen

You can thank Olav Kyrre.

He’s the Viking king who founded Bergen in 1070. During the Middle Ages, the city became Scandinavia’s primary port, and today, against all odds, you can still see buildings and other relics of this long period. There’s the medieval fortress of Bergenhus, as well as the summer home of composer Edvard Grieg. Bergen, Norway is also a jumping off point for
excursions to some of Norway’s wonders, such as Sorfjord, Samnangerfjord, Tokagjel Gorge and Steindalsfjoss Waterfall. After you’ve visited all of these, there will be a short spelling quiz.

Copenhagen

Elegant is the word that will come to mind.

As you take in the Danish capital’s rich history and traditions. With castles and crown jewels, galleries and museums, cathedrals and canals, the sightseeing ranks among the best in Europe.

The Strøget is a series of pedestrian-only streets which make strolling and shopping a pleasure. And be sure to visit Tivoli, a unique combination of picture-perfect flower gardens, lakes, theaters and restaurants with more than 100,000 colored lights.

Flam

Little Flam is the terminus of what must be one of the most exciting railway journeys in the world. Climbing almost 900 meters in the space of only 20 km, this is the only railroad track that is actually 4 levels deep in some places. As the little train switches back and forth ever higher into the stratosphere, one breathtaking view after the next is revealed. The giant Rjoande Waterfall, tumbles into the waiting waters of the fjord, while on the cliff face, you may see mountain climbers testing their skills (and their nerve!).

Geiranger

Enclosed on both sides by towering walls of craggy rock, Geirangerfjord is one of the most majestic sight in all of Norway. Take an excursion to spectacular Djupvatn Lake and ascend Mt. Dalsnibba for breathtaking views of mountains, lakes and waterfalls.

Helsinki

Graceful design, imaginative architecture the Finns have long been admired for their beautiful buildings, gardens and parks. You’ll enjoy visiting them too, as you pass all styles of centuries past and present, from medieval to neoclassical, as well as the superb ultramodern creations by Aalto, Saarinen, and other Finnish masters.

Kiel

The German city of Kiel (not to be confused with the Kiel Canal which ends here), is a major maritime hub and an important port of call for ships touring the Baltic Sea. It’s also well known for a variety of international sailing events, including the annual Kiel Regatta races and festival, as well several Olympic sailing competitions.

Kristiansand

The largest and most important port in southeast Norway. A popular shopping area. Kristiansand, city and seaport in southern Norway, on the Skagerrak Strait. It is the seat of Vest-Agder County. Fish products, paper, pulp, and timber are shipped from here, and tourism is important. Kristiansand was founded in 1641 by Christian IV, king of Denmark and Norway. The city became an Episcopal see in 1682. Population (1993 estimate) 67,113.

Molde

Molde’s long summer days produce a colorful profusion of flowers which fills the air. Explore viking history in the renowned Romsdal Museum.

Oslo

Situated at the head of a 60-mile fjord, Oslo, Norway, one of the oldest of the Scandinavian capitals, is beautifully framed by a vast expanse of woods, moors and lakeland. A blend of 19th- and 20th-century architectural styles, Norway’s capital is known for the wood carvings and colorful frescoes that decorate its buildings and public spaces.

Sognefjord

Located in Western Norway, the Sognefjord or Sognefjorden stretches almost 130 miles from the ocean to a small village called Skjolden, making it the largest fjord in Norway and the second longest in the world. Many smaller fjords branch off the Sognefjord, and all exhibit the exceptional natural beauty that draws so many travelers each year.

St. Petersburg

Wasn’t Leningrad here a minute ago? Maybe a few years ago, but since the fall of Communism this shining jewel of a city has reverted to its original name, St. Petersburg, named for Peter the Great, who built it as a fortress in 1703.

Elegant facades, glorious cathedrals and grand residences were built along the city’s canals. Construction flourished under Catherine the Great, and the city gained new splendor with elaborate palaces, lovely parks and magnificent squares designed by French and Italian architects. St. Petersburg is the most European city in Russia, and the most
spectacular.

Stavanger

The fourth largest and one of the oldest towns in Norway, Stavanger rests along the Byfjord, an arm of the Stavangerfjord. The city prospers from its canning and oil industries, as is evident by the factories in the city and the oil rigs out at sea. The monuments and mansions of the city reflect the great wealth of the residents of Stavanger throughout its history. Spend some time walking through the cobbled streets of the Old Town, past the shops and small, colorful houses with red roofs and lovely gardens. See the medieval Stavanger Cathedral, the second-largest church in Norway and undoubtedly one of northern Europe’s most magnificent monuments.

Stockholm

Founded as a fortress in the 13th century, Stockholm eventually grew to become the capital of Sweden. It is a city of remarkable beauty with numerous parks, tree-lined squares and boulevards, and pleasant water vistas. To grasp the full character of Stockholm, visitors must hop from island to island, each of which boasts its own personality. Sergels Torg, a central square located in Norrmalm, serves as the focal point for modern Stockholm. On Helgeans Holmen, the tiny island
immediately south of Norrmalm, sits the Riksdagshuset (Parliament Building), followed by the medieval Gamla Stan (Old Town) island and then the large Sodermalm, a bohemian enclave in a former blue-collar quarter.

Across the Strommen (the Current) lie the two scenic islands of Skeppsholmen and Kastell-Holmen. Farther east, Djurgarden Island houses a number of city museums and connects to the northern Ostermalm, a pricey residential neighborhood that adjoins Norrmalm sprawling across 14 islands, the Swedish capital has always enjoyed an ideal
commercial location at the confluence of Lake Malaren and the Baltic Sea. As a result, a forest of high-rise office buildings and condominiums has grown up beside the medieval castles that once guarded Sweden’s strategic waterways. Founded in the mid-13th century, this former outpost developed into a vibrant capital in the 17th century, when landscapers and architects began to build elegant parks and squares that rivaled those in the finest European cities.

Today, picturesque Stockholm boasts a stunning combination of man-made gardens in its center and natural scenery on its outskirts, where sun-lit lakes shimmer in the pine-clad countryside.

Tallinn

The capital and largest city in Estonia, Tallinn is located on the Gulf of Finland, south of Helsinki, Finland. It offers an interesting blend of modern, Western atmosphere with well preserved medieval buildings, walls and narrow streets. It is very popular with artists and has numerous galleries, museums and cultural festivals.

Warnemuende

Warnemuende is located 220 kilometers from Hamburg Fuhlsbuttel Airport.

All cruise prices are per person, cruise only, and based on double occupancy. Port charges may be included – click price for details. Additional government taxes and fees are not included. All prices are subject to change as often as daily and are based on availability at the time of the booking. Certain restrictions apply.

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